Remember the Titans
Film study for Term 3, 2010. Remember the Titans is an American sports drama, directed by Boaz Yakin and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer for Walt Disney Pictures, released in 2000. The film stars Denzel Washington as coach Herman Boone, Will Patton as Coach Bill Yoast, Wood Harris as Julius Campbell and Ryan Hurst as Gerry Bertier. Remember the Titans centers on the American football team of the newly integrated T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia. The film is based on a true story, though in true Hollywood style, events are exaggerated, though it does give us a clear idea of the issues and racial tensions of the time.
Answer the following questions in full sentences with expressive and detailed language.
Where and in what year does the film begin?
Who is telling the story?
What year does the film flashback to and why do you think the producers started the film the way they did?
Integration is mentioned often. What does it mean?
Describe the atmosphere in the town.
When Boone moves into a white neighbourhood with his family, how do the neighbours react?
Boone’s first meeting with the team is in the gym. Who is there initially, explain why.
At the end of camp has coach Boone been successful in bringing the team together? List 3 ways this is shown by the boys?
Write down 3 songs used in the soundtrack of this film. Why do you think they were chosen?
What do they find on their return from camp? Describe the first day back at school. Explain why
How does Gary’s friendship with Julius create conflict with the other people in his life?
Film Review Segment for a TV Show Create a film review segment for a TV show.
First you need to come up with 4 interview questions. Then you need to interview 2 people using Photobooth. Next create an introduction and conclusion for your film review segment using Photobooth. Finally, use iMovie to join the 4 pieces together into one TV show segment.
You must include in the iMovie TV show segment:
An introduction- pretend you are introducing a movie review segment of a show.
2 video interviews (you should ask each person 4 questions)
A conclusion- should people see this film based on the interviews you have conducted.
Film study for Term 3, 2010.
Remember the Titans is an American sports drama, directed by Boaz Yakin and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer for Walt Disney Pictures, released in 2000. The film stars Denzel Washington as coach Herman Boone, Will Patton as Coach Bill Yoast, Wood Harris as Julius Campbell and Ryan Hurst as Gerry Bertier. Remember the Titans centers on the American football team of the newly integrated T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia.
The film is based on a true story, though in true Hollywood style, events are exaggerated, though it does give us a clear idea of the issues and racial tensions of the time.
Post Viewing Questions
Answer the following questions in full sentences with expressive and detailed language.
Film Review Segment for a TV Show
Create a film review segment for a TV show.
First you need to come up with 4 interview questions.
Then you need to interview 2 people using Photobooth.
Next create an introduction and conclusion for your film review segment using Photobooth.
Finally, use iMovie to join the 4 pieces together into one TV show segment.
You must include in the iMovie TV show segment:
Links
Jim Crow Laws
Remember the Titans@wikipedia